Wings of Desire 1987
“There are angels on the streets of Berlin.”
What is Wings of Desire?
Wings of Desire is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama, Fantasy, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 128 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 23, 1987
- Studios
- Road Movies, Argos films, WDR
- Genres
- Drama, Fantasy, Romance
- Updated
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Overview
Wings of Desire is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Drama, Fantasy, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Road Movies, Argos films, WDR. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Two invisible angels observe the people of Berlin, until one falls in love with a mortal.”
- explore the thoughts of Berlin inhabitants through the eyes of immortal angels
- witness an angel's desire to experience physical life after falling in love with a trapeze artist
- the narrative moves slowly and focuses heavily on observation rather than traditional action
Watch it if you want to see a poetic story about immortal beings observing human life in Berlin.
The film contains thematic elements of drama, fantasy, and romance suitable for a PG-13 audience.
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What is Wings of Desire about?
It is about invisible, immortal angels who populate Berlin, listen to human thoughts, and comfort the distressed.
Who are the main angels in the film?
The two main angels are Damiel and Cassiel.
Where does the film take place?
The film takes place on the streets of Berlin.
What causes one of the angels to want to become human?
Damiel falls in love with a lonely trapeze artist named Marion and longs to experience life in the physical world.
Does anyone help the angel understand how to become human?
Yes, actor Peter Falk provides some words of wisdom that suggest taking human form might be possible.